ED RN - Full-Time

Rock Health

Burlington, North Carolina

Posted Aug 23

Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN licenseValid RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state.
Term: Permanent

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Certification: BLS from American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

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Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required), Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience: At least 1 year as an RN (required); experience in a clinical specialty preferred.

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The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care by applying nursing knowledge compassionately and efficiently, promoting professional practice through patient coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and conditions, develop individualized care plans, prepare and administer medications and treatments, reconcile medical records, evaluate patient responses, and collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required), Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience

At least 1 year as an RN (required); experience in a clinical specialty preferred.

Licensure

Valid RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state.

Certifications

BLS from American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

What's around it?

In Burlington, NC

Burlington, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,051/mo
Household income: $56,880/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Burlington, NC

NeighborhoodsBurlington features a mix of master-planned developments, historic enclaves, and quiet suburban corridors. Mackintosh on the Lake in Southwest Burlington is one of the most sought-after communities, offering lakeside living, modern construction, and quick access to outdoor recreation around Lake Mackintosh. West Burlington and Pinewood Forest deliver established suburban streets popular with hospital professionals, while South Burlington offers ranch-style homes and newer subdivisions feeding toward Southern Alamance schools. Renters and young professionals frequently look toward apartment and townhome communities near Alamance Crossing, Preston, and Grand Oaks, while those seeking historic character gravitate to Glencoe Mill Village or revitalized brick streets in Downtown Burlington. Nearby college-town Elon and adjacent municipalities like Gibsonville and Mebane are also frequent residential picks for staff working in Alamance County.

Burlington features a mix of master-planned developments, historic enclaves, and quiet suburban corridors. Mackintosh on the Lake in Southwest Burlington is one of the most sought-after communities, offering lakeside living, modern construction, and quick access to outdoor recreation around Lake Mackintosh.

West Burlington and Pinewood Forest deliver established suburban streets popular with hospital professionals, while South Burlington offers ranch-style homes and newer subdivisions feeding toward Southern Alamance schools. Renters and young professionals frequently look toward apartment and townhome communities near Alamance Crossing, Preston, and Grand Oaks, while those seeking historic character gravitate to Glencoe Mill Village or revitalized brick streets in Downtown Burlington.

Nearby college-town Elon and adjacent municipalities like Gibsonville and Mebane are also frequent residential picks for staff working in Alamance County.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: citystorageusa.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Burlington is typically straightforward, with drive times around eighteen minutes and minimal local congestion compared to major metros. The primary regional medical anchor is Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, situated conveniently for staff traveling via Interstate 40/85, which bisects the city and provides direct highway connections east toward Durham and west toward Greensboro. Regional rail travel is accessible right in town through the Burlington Amtrak station, which runs Piedmont and Carolinian passenger services across central North Carolina. Parking at regional employment and medical centers is generally surface-lot based and ample, though peak-hour travel along the interstate corridor can slow down when incidents occur between Alamance and Orange or Guilford counties.

Commuting within Burlington is typically straightforward, with drive times around eighteen minutes and minimal local congestion compared to major metros. The primary regional medical anchor is Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, situated conveniently for staff traveling via Interstate 40/85, which bisects the city and provides direct highway connections east toward Durham and west toward Greensboro.

Regional rail travel is accessible right in town through the Burlington Amtrak station, which runs Piedmont and Carolinian passenger services across central North Carolina. Parking at regional employment and medical centers is generally surface-lot based and ample, though peak-hour travel along the interstate corridor can slow down when incidents occur between Alamance and Orange or Guilford counties.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: 10federalstorage.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts have abundant freshwater and greenway access across Alamance County. Lake Mackintosh Reservoir covers substantial open water on the western boundary, providing a marina, kayak rentals, fishing piers, and approximately twenty miles of scenic shoreline walking paths. To the north, Lake Cammack offers boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and extensive lake access. Within the municipal park system, City Park serves as a centerpiece, while Shallow Ford Natural Area and riverside trails along the Haw River and Saxapahaw Island Park host hiking, nature walks, and paddling runs. Just south of town, Cedarock Park offers disc golf courses, open trails, and annual community gatherings, while Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area sits a short drive east for elevated ridge hiking.

Outdoor enthusiasts have abundant freshwater and greenway access across Alamance County. Lake Mackintosh Reservoir covers substantial open water on the western boundary, providing a marina, kayak rentals, fishing piers, and approximately twenty miles of scenic shoreline walking paths.

To the north, Lake Cammack offers boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and extensive lake access. Within the municipal park system, City Park serves as a centerpiece, while Shallow Ford Natural Area and riverside trails along the Haw River and Saxapahaw Island Park host hiking, nature walks, and paddling runs.

Just south of town, Cedarock Park offers disc golf courses, open trails, and annual community gatherings, while Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area sits a short drive east for elevated ridge hiking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: localtocoastalrealty.com Source 3: homes.com

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Living in Burlington

Burlington offers relocating healthcare professionals an appealing middle ground in central North Carolina, situated midway along the Interstate 40/85 corridor between the Triad and the Research Triangle. Working at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center means short, manageable commutes rarely exceeding twenty minutes, with straightforward surface-lot parking. The city provides genuine Piedmont character, from the historic Dentzel Carousel at City Park to paddling on Lake Mackintosh and hiking riverside paths along the Haw River. Neighborhood choices vary from planned lakeside subdivisions like Mackintosh on the Lake to established ranch neighborhoods in West Burlington and modern apartment clusters around Alamance Crossing. For dining and weekend leisure, the Burlington Food Hall, downtown breweries, and quirky neighboring outposts like Saxapahaw offer local flavor. While late-night nightlife is sparse and certain school districts require careful vetting, Burlington delivers a grounded, accessible lifestyle with effortless access to larger metropolitan amenities in Greensboro, Durham, and Chapel Hill whenever a change of pace is needed.

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